ON THIS DAY IN GAMING
March 3
The games released on this day in gaming history.
813 releases
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9 Years AgoThe Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
SwitchWii UWorldwide
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is the first 3D open-world game in the Zelda series. Link can travel anywhere and be equipped with weapons and armor found throughout the world to grant him various bonuses.
10 Years AgoSuper Mario World
New 3DSJapanAustraliaEuropeNorth America
A 2D platformer and first entry on the SNES in the Super Mario franchise, Super Mario World follows Mario as he attempts to defeat Bowser's underlings and rescue Princess Peach from his clutches.
12 Years AgoSouth Park: The Stick of Truth
PCNorth America
South Park: The Stick of Truth is a role-playing game set in the town of South Park, developed in collaboration with series creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone.
10 Years AgoEarthBound
New 3DSEurope
A turn-based JRPG and sequel to the then-Japan-only Earthbound Beginnings (1989) in which Ness, a young boy living in a land based on the USA, leaves home to go on an adventure through strange locations, get to know quirky characters, and d…
9 Years AgoShovel Knight
SwitchWorldwide
Shovel Knight is a sweeping classic action adventure game with awesome gameplay, memorable characters, and an 8-bit retro aesthetic. It's a hot mashup of new and old! You play as the eponymous Shovel Knight, a small knight with a huge quest.
20 Years AgoThe Lord of the Rings: The Battle for Middle-earth II
PCEurope
Wage war in the North and assume command of the most storied civilizations in all of Middle-earth history - the Elven and Dwarven armies - or fight on the side of Evil with heroes and creatures that have never been seen in The Lord of the Rings films.
6 Years AgoHalo: Combat Evolved Anniversary
RemasterPCWorldwide
Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary is a spectacular remastered version of the original game, created to celebrate the 10th anniversary of one of the most beloved first-person shooters in gaming history.
10 Years AgoBlack Desert
PCEuropeNorth America
Black Desert is a game that tests the limitations of MMORPG by implementing remastered graphics and audio. Enjoy exciting combat and siege, exploration, trading, fishing, training, alchemy, cooking, gathering, hunting, and more in the vast open world.
10 Years AgoF-Zero
New 3DSNorth America
F-Zero is set in the year 2560, when humanity's multiple encounters with alien life forms had resulted in the expansion of Earth's social framework. This led to commercial, technological and cultural interchanges between planets.
17 Years AgoEmpire: Total War
PCNorth America
Empire: Total War introduces a host of revolutionary new features, including true 3D naval combat.
17 Years AgoHalo Wars
Xbox 360North America
The Covenant has declared war on humanity, and Harvest is the first battleground. Set 21 years before the events of Halo: Combat Evolved, Halo Wars is an exciting real-time strategy game set in the legendary Halo universe.
This yearBlue Prince
Switch 2Worldwide
Welcome to Mt. Holly, where every dawn unveils a new mystery. Navigate through shifting corridors and ever-changing chambers in this genre-defying strategy puzzle adventure. But will the unpredictable path you create lead you to the rumored Room 46?
1 Year AgoVRChat
iOSWorldwide
In VRChat there is something around every corner that will delight, thanks to the power of true user generated content. Jump into hundreds of awe-inspiring environments and meet unique avatars every day. Watch a movie on the moon.
11 Years AgoHelldivers
PS3PS4PS VitaNorth America
Helldivers is a topdown shooter set in a satirical dystopian future where mankind is ruled by a managed democracy. You are part of the Helldivers – the spearhead of humanity’s defense against the perpetual alien threat on Super Earth.
16 Years AgoSonic & Sega All-Stars Racing
PCNorth America
Explore stunning new circuits including Sonic Seaside Hill, Curien Mansion and Blizzard Castle as you zip around medieval castle ramparts, hurtle under lush rain forest canopies and tear through bustling city scapes in a frantic race to the finish line.
31 Years AgoDescent
DOSEurope
Welcome to Descent - 30 levels of the most mind-bending, stomach-churning action game ever.
23 Years AgoI.G.I.-2: Covert Strike
PCWorldwide
You're the undercover agent David Jones who's part of the secret agency IGI and in charge to protect the world from international terrorism. IGI-2: Covert Strike starts where the first part ended.
12 Years AgoOne Finger Death Punch
PCWorldwideNorth America
Experience cinematic kung-fu battles in the fastest, most intense brawler the indie world has ever seen! With the unique 1:1 response system of One Finger Death Punch, players will feel the immediate feedback of every bone-crunching hit.
18 Years AgoTrackMania Nations Forever
PCWorldwide
TrackMania Nations Forever offers a new "Forever" version of the Stadium environment, a solid solo mode and 65 brand new, progressively challenging tracks.
10 Years AgoAdvance Wars: Dual Strike
Wii UEurope
Advance Wars: Dual Strike is the third installment in the Advance Wars series (first on DS media). Advance Wars is the international title of the Wars video game series, which dates back to the Family Computer game Famicom Wars in 1988.
9 Years AgoPuyo Puyo Tetris
SwitchJapan
"Two puzzle game juggernauts collide as Tetris, one of the largest-selling and recognized brands in gaming history, and Puyo Puyo from SEGA have combined to create a fun-to-play, fast-paced, competitive party game like no other!
Game data provided by IGDB.com. Original release dates only – not the dates of fan translations.